Warlock

MITRE ATT&CK does not currently catalogue Warlock, so this is our assessment of the techniques it uses, drawn from public reporting. The techniques themselves, and every "what that means" definition below, come from MITRE ATT&CK v19.2. Confidence: medium. Treat it as orientation, not attribution.

1. T1059.001 PowerShell Execution

   What they do: warlock executes malicious commands via PowerShell scripts to stage payloads and manipulate system processes.

   What that means: Adversaries may abuse PowerShell commands and scripts for execution.

2. T1112 Modify Registry PersistenceDefense Impairment

   What they do: warlock modifies Windows Registry Run keys to establish persistence by injecting malicious startup entries.

   What that means: Adversaries may interact with the Windows Registry as part of a variety of other techniques to aid in defense evasion, persistence, and execution.

3. T1685 Disable or Modify Tools Defense Impairment

   What they do: warlock disables antivirus tools by terminating security processes and modifying Windows Defender service configurations.

   What that means: Adversaries may disable, degrade, or tamper with security tools or applications (e.g., endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, intrusion detection systems (IDS), antivirus, logging agents, sensors, etc.) to impair or reduce visibility of defensive capabilities.

4. T1070.004 File Deletion Stealth

   What they do: warlock deletes Volume Shadow Copies and backup folders via vssadmin commands to prevent recovery.

   What that means: Adversaries may delete files left behind by the actions of their intrusion activity.

5. T1003.001 LSASS Memory Credential Access

   What they do: warlock accesses LSASS memory using a custom DLL injector to steal credentials for lateral movement.

   What that means: Adversaries may attempt to access credential material stored in the process memory of the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS).

6. T1135 Network Share Discovery Discovery

   What they do: warlock scans network shares using net use commands to discover accessible victim directories for lateral movement.

   What that means: Adversaries may look for folders and drives shared on remote systems as a means of identifying sources of information to gather as a precursor for Collection and to identify potential systems of interest for Lateral Movement.

7. T1021.002 SMB/Windows Admin Shares Lateral Movement

   What they do: warlock exploits SMB shares to move laterally across networked systems within the victim environment.

   What that means: Adversaries may use Valid Accounts to interact with a remote network share using Server Message Block (SMB).

8. T1567.002 Exfiltration to Cloud Storage Exfiltration

   What they do: warlock exfiltrates stolen data via encrypted channels before deploying ransomware to maximize extortion leverage.

   What that means: Adversaries may exfiltrate data to a cloud storage service rather than over their primary command and control channel.

9. T1486 Data Encrypted for Impact Impact

   What they do: warlock encrypts victim files using a custom ransomware binary targeting documents and backups with AES encryption.

   What that means: Adversaries may encrypt data on target systems or on large numbers of systems in a network to interrupt availability to system and network resources.

10. T1490 Inhibit System Recovery Impact

    What they do: warlock executes system shutdown commands and service termination scripts to disrupt recovery operations.

    What that means: Adversaries may delete or remove built-in data and turn off services designed to aid in the recovery of a corrupted system to prevent recovery.

Software Warlock has been seen using, grouped by what it is used for. Legitimate administration tools appear here because these actors routinely abuse them — presence in this list is not itself malicious.

Tool data from Ransomware Tool Matrix by BushidoUK, licensed CC BY 4.0. Grouped by purpose and matched to this group by Breach House.

The note this group leaves on a compromised machine. Click a filename to read it.

We are [Warlock Group], a professional hack organization. We regret to inform you that your systems have been successfully infiltrated by us, and your critical data, including sensitive files, databases, and customer information, has been encrypted. Additionally, we have securely backed up portions of your data to ensure the quality of our services.
====>What Happened?
Your systems have been locked using our advanced encryption technology. You are currently unable to access critical files or continue normal business operations. We possess the decryption key and have backed up your data to ensure its safety.
====>If You Choose to Pay:
Swift Recovery: We will provide the decryption key and detailed guidance to restore all your data within hours.
Data Deletion: We guarantee the permanent deletion of any backed-up data in our possession after payment, protecting your privacy.
Professional Support: Our technical team will assist you throughout the recovery process to ensure your systems are fully restored.
Confidentiality: After the transaction, we will maintain strict confidentiality regarding this incident, ensuring no information is disclosed.
====>If You Refuse to Pay:
Permanent Data Loss: Encrypted files will remain inaccessible, leading to business disruptions and potential financial losses.
Data Exposure: The sensitive data we have backed up may be publicly released or sold to third parties, severely damaging your reputation and customer trust.
Ongoing Attacks: Your systems may face further attacks, causing even greater harm.
====>How to Contact Us?
Please reach out through the following secure channels for further instructions(When contacting us, please provide your decrypt ID):
###Contact 1:
Your decrypt ID: [snip]
Dark Web Link: 
	http://warlock4fagqhnfuxtcmncfepe3jc33e33dmj2jsk64svxaerm5zhaqd.onion/touchus.html
	http://warlock5zli2g4nuvixkgyivpda4ktg6flx5lbtw3u6g5lidgxzjc6id.onion/touchus.html
	http://warlock6d4etw5gwwaakh6auh6cwkinhk2bx7bbldu4m5axlcwmbuuyd.onion/touchus.html
	http://warlockhga5iw3t54ps5iytlilf7hlvxy7kwrkidspn4qoh64s4vsuyd.onion/touchus.html
	http://warlockmdu64clit5pdwbp5hsd576vcjjigfwbtz5gtthmuy2fiqblad.onion/touchus.html
	http://warlockoact3ayzqwlnay27b633bku2gmpq34dxb43v3qriujfea4yyd.onion/touchus.html
Your Chat Key: [snip]
You can visit our website and log in with your chat key to contact us. Please note that this website is a dark web website and needs to be accessed using the Tor browser. You can visit the Tor Browser official website (https://www.torproject.org/) to download and install the Tor browser, and then visit our website.
###Contact 2:
If you don't get a reply for a long time, you can also download qtox and add our ID to contact us
Download:https://qtox.github.io/
Warlock qTox ID: 84490152E99B9EC4BCFE16080AFCFD6FDCD87512027E85DB318F7B3440982637FC2847F71685
Our team is available 24/7 to provide professional and courteous assistance throughout the payment and recovery process.
We don't need a lot of money, it's very easy for you, you can earn money even if you lose it, but your data, reputation, and public image are irreversible, so contact us as soon as possible and prepare to pay is the first priority. Please contact us as soon as possible to avoid further consequences.

We are [Warlock Group], a professional hack organization. We regret to inform you that your systems have been successfully infiltrated by us, and your critical data, including sensitive files, databases, and customer information, has been encrypted. Additionally, we have securely backed up portions of your data to ensure the quality of our services.
====>What Happened?
Your systems have been locked using our advanced encryption technology. You are currently unable to access critical files or continue normal business operations. We possess the decryption key and have backed up your data to ensure its safety.
====>If You Choose to Pay:
Swift Recovery: We will provide the decryption key and detailed guidance to restore all your data within hours.
Data Deletion: We guarantee the permanent deletion of any backed-up data in our possession after payment, protecting your privacy.
Professional Support: Our technical team will assist you throughout the recovery process to ensure your systems are fully restored.
Confidentiality: After the transaction, we will maintain strict confidentiality regarding this incident, ensuring no information is disclosed.
====>If You Refuse to Pay:
Permanent Data Loss: Encrypted files will remain inaccessible, leading to business disruptions and potential financial losses.
Data Exposure: The sensitive data we have backed up may be publicly released or sold to third parties, severely damaging your reputation and customer trust.
Ongoing Attacks: Your systems may face further attacks, causing even greater harm.
====>How to Contact Us?
Please reach out through the following secure channels for further instructions(When contacting us, please provide your decrypt ID):
###Contact 1:
Your decrypt ID: [snip]
Dark Web Link: http://zfytizegsze6uiswodhbaalyy5rawaytv2nzyzdkt3susbewviqqh7yd.onion/touchus.html
Your Chat Key: [snip]
You can visit our website and log in with your chat key to contact us. Please note that this website is a dark web website and needs to be accessed using the Tor browser. You can visit the Tor Browser official website (https://www.torproject.org/) to download and install the Tor browser, and then visit our website.
###Contact 2:
If you don't get a reply for a long time, you can also download qtox and add our ID to contact us
Download:https://qtox.github.io/
Warlock qTox ID: 84490152E99B9EC4BCFE16080AFCFD6FDCD87512027E85DB318F7B3440982637FC2847F71685
Our team is available 24/7 to provide professional and courteous assistance throughout the payment and recovery process.
We don't need a lot of money, it's very easy for you, you can earn money even if you lose it, but your data, reputation, and public image are irreversible, so contact us as soon as possible and prepare to pay is the first priority. Please contact us as soon as possible to avoid further consequences.

Ransom-note text from RansomLook, licensed CC BY 4.0.